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Can you summarize MGL Chapter 149, Section 178C?
LABOR AND INDUSTRIES > Sum owed estate of officer or employee of political subdivisions paid to husband, widow or next of kin
Short Summary
This section of the Massachusetts General Law governs the payment of sums owed to the estate of an officer or employee of a political subdivision. If the sum owed does not exceed five hundred dollars and no executor or administrator has made a written demand for payment, the treasurer of the subdivision may, at their discretion, pay the sum to the husband, widow, or next of kin of the deceased officer or employee. Such payments will discharge the subdivision’s liability to all persons with respect to the sum owed.
Whom does it apply to?
Officers or employees or former officers or employees of political subdivisions of the commonwealth other than a county, city or town
What does it govern?
Sum owed estate of officer or employee of political subdivisions paid to husband, widow or next of kin
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
No penalties are mentioned.
Jurisdiction
Massachusetts